Controller, Client Accounting & Advisory Services

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Controller with Professional Service Organization experience to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) team in Milwaukee. You will work 1:1 with clients to provide customized accounting services and financial leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and about 6 years of accounting/financial experience, preferably in professional services, with QuickBooks and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of related experience may be accepted.
• 6 years of accounting/financial experience required (pro services experience highly preferred).
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with accounting software; QuickBooks experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Travel: in-office role with local travel to client sites and occasional non-local travel.

Responsibilities

• Develops internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budgeting, cash, credit, and accounting activities.
• Directs financial planning, budgeting, procurements, or investments for all or part of an organization.
• Prepares financial information and statements and key reporting for regulators or stakeholders.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives and present to boards or bankers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

Time management

Pressure handling

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is seeking a Controller with Professional Service Organization experience to join our CAAS (Client Accounting & Advisory Services) team in Milwaukee. You will work 1:1 with clients to provide customized accounting services and financial leadership.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and about 6 years of accounting/financial experience, preferably in professional services, with QuickBooks and MS Office proficiency.